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Trayvon Martin Family: 'We Simply Wanted An Arrest' (VIDEO)

Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy Sybrina Fulton and Tracy Martin, the parents of Trayvon Martin say that they 'simply wanted an arrest' in the shooting death of their son.

Ozzie Guillen Under Fire For Castro Comments (VIDEO)

Roland S. Martin, Will Cain and John Fugelsang joined Soledad O'Brien on Starting Point to discuss Florida Marlins Coach Ozzie Guillen coming under fire for saying that he loves Fidel Castro in a recent interview with TIME Magazine.

Special Prosecutor Angela Corey: Zimmerman In Custody, Charged With Murder (VIDEO)

Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy Florida special prosecutor Angela Corey announced George Zimmerman has been charged with second-degree murder in the shooting death of Trayvon Martin. NBC's Kerry Sanders reports.

Survey: Cubans Disappointed In Ozzie

Source: ESPN Ozzie Guillen is viewed unfavorably by nearly half of Cuban-Americans surveyed in an ESPN-commissioned poll, but nearly two-thirds of Miami residents, and 56 percent of Cuban-Americans, think Guillen should keep his job despite comments about Fidel Castro that earned the Miami Marlins' manager a five-game suspension. Only 27 percent of Miami-area Cuban-Americans view Guillen [...]

ColorOfChange: McDonald's To End Its Membership In ALEC

ColorOfChange Applauds McDonald's Decision to End its Membership in ALEC Within hours of receiving phone calls from ColorOfChange members and allies, McDonald's announces it has cut ties with right-wing group April 10, 2012 New York, NY – The following is a statement from ColorOfChange.org Executive Director Rashad Robinson: "McDonald's decision last month, as reported by [...]

WASHINGTON POST: Zimmerman To Be Charged In Trayvon Martin Shooting, Law Enforcement Official Says

Source: Washington Post Florida special prosecutor Angela Corey plans to announce as early as this afternoon that she is charging neighborhood watch volunteer George Zimmerman in the shooting of Trayvon Martin, according to a law enforcement official close to the investigation. It was not immediately clear what charge Zimmerman will face. Corey told reporters Tuesday night [...]

LIVE VIDEO: Trayvon Martin's Parents Speak

The parents of the late Florida teen Trayvon Martin speak at the National Action Network convention.

Justice Department Sues Apple Over E-book Price-Fixing

Source: MSNBC The U.S. Justice Department sued Apple Wednesday, alleging the technology giant and five major publishers conspired to push up the prices of e-books and limit retail price competition. The lawsuit, filed in Manhattan federal court by the U.S. Department of Justice's Antitrust Division, alleges and the publishers had a common interest in fighting [...]

George Zimmerman's Lawyers Withdraw From Case (VIDEO)

video platformvideo managementvideo solutionsvideo player Source: Enjoli Francis and Matt Gutmann / ABC News In a hastily convened news conference, George Zimmerman's legal team said today they would no longer represent the man who fatally shot unarmed Florida teenager Trayvon Martin. Zimmerman's lawyers said they are withdrawing from the case because they have lost contact [...]

LIVE VIDEO: Zimmerman Attorneys Hold News Conference

Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy The attorneys for George Zimmerman hold a news conference